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MSPmentor: Are Your Cloud Data Centers Solar Proof?
October 8, 2015 Lauren Mahoney-Pick
By Michael Brown, September 29, 2015
As far as disaster management goes, earthquakes, floods, political instability, hurricanes and tornadoes are the usual suspects which need to be prepared against. No doubt you have taken steps to ensure that your cloud-based file sharing services are never threatened by them. But are there other, more exotic threats that are just as, or even more deadly, and which you might have failed to take into account? In this article, we are going to talk about the dark horse of disasters – solar flares.
As far as disaster management goes, earthquakes, floods, political instability, hurricanes and tornadoes are the usual suspects which need to be prepared against. No doubt you have taken steps to ensure that your cloud-based file sharing services are never threatened by them. But are there other, more exotic threats that are just as, or even more deadly, and which you might have failed to take into account?
In this article, we are going to talk about the dark horse of disasters – solar flares.
What is a solar flare?
Solar flares occur when the sun ejects a cloud of plasma and electromagnetic radiation due to a sudden release of built up magnetic forces within it. Also known as Coronal Mass Ejection (CMEs), they occur all the time, and often the sun manages to shoot one straight at us. Thankfully, the Earth's magnetosphere forms a protective bubble all around the Earth, deflecting them away much like a force field in Star Trek.
However, CMEs can mess with our satellites, navigation and communication equipment due to the extremely powerful electromagnetic pulse (EMP) they carry, which can induce currents in conducting material such as wires and electronic circuits.
The true power of solar flares
While smaller solar flares are a concern, a powerful solar flare can do much worse. The biggest solar eruption in recorded history occurred way back in 1839. Called the Carrington Event after its observer, Richard E Carrington, the flare led to Arora Borealis being observed all the way in Hawaii and Australia which were said to be so bright that people could read during the night.
The EMP from the flare was equally impressive, setting many telegraph lines and even offices ablaze. As the industrial revolution was in its infancy, the real power of the flare was never known.
An EMP from a CME of that magnitude can destroy power transformers, cables, and telephone lines. Research conducted by Lloyd's of London and Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) found that a similar event today could cost the US around 0.6 to 2.6 trillion dollars! In fact, a flare of similar intensity almost hit the Earth in 2012.
How can solar flares affect data centers?
Fortunately, solar flares usually do not project an EMP which can instantly fry electronics, although this is open to debate. An EMP from a sudden event like a nuclear blast is different from that of a solar flare, which is a long duration, low intensity event. Solar flares can only affect large scale electrical and communication infrastructure. Therefore, not only can you expect to be without power for weeks or months if such an event occurs, but equipment which is left exposed to the grid can get destroyed due to severe voltage fluctuations.
Eric Gallant from Schneider Electric suggests that Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS) implemented at multiple levels can protect sensitive electronic equipment against power surges.
You should also consider investing in proper backup power supply. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and backup power generators can be used to ensure that your equipment does not shut down suddenly and can be turned off properly in the event of a prolonged outage.
Beyond these, basic disaster preparedness strategies which you have formulated for other natural occurrences should suffice.
Although massive solar flares hitting the Earth are rare events, the fact that they do occur frequently and have caused damage before is grounds enough to take them seriously. There is some concern in scientific circles as the sun is going through a phase of increased activity and this is expected to continue. It will therefore be in your best interest if you took the dangers posed by solar flares into account in your disaster strategy.
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My daughter is the final boss chapter 188
Occasionally, Go Hee-yeon would compete with swordsmanship.
However, the two could not compete properly.
Before competing in swordsmanship, the difference in physical ability was too large.
Go Hee-yeon did not even have time to react, and when she came to her senses, the sword of the swordsman was aimed at the vital point.
- Wasn't this fun?
-yes! One more time!
A battle with a strong man who dared not even mix swords.
There were times when he lost his will and resigned, but Ko Hee-yeon did not.
Instead of envying those who are stronger than you, you learn by admiring them.
Gum-seong was such a cute Go Hee-yeon, and he was also unique, so he got along with him over and over again.
-Once more!
-okay. okay.
The swordsman sometimes tried to draw power from the sword for the sake of his cute granddaughter.
If there was any sign of taking care of it, Go Hee-yeon caught it like a ghost and made a fuss.
Although the swordsman was perplexed, he showed thorough movements as if he was actually fighting at the request.
As a result, Go Hee-yeon's sword did not touch the sword.
-thank you for your effort!
-okay. go ahead
Go Hee-yeon finished the match.
Although the length of one time in Dalian was really only a fraction of a second.
Go Hee-yeon tried again and again, and the swordsman did not hesitate to do so.
'I thought I had grown up.'
Aside from enjoying the match, it was not without the anger of defeat.
Of course, it might be natural to lose in a battle with swordsmanship.
It felt like I was walking in the same place as my collar had not rubbed for several years.
'but. Grandpa is growing up too.'
This is the reason why the swordsman is called one of the best hunters in the world beyond Korea.
He was growing by repeating training and actual battles without ever being complacent.
He is so strong, and when it comes to swords, he is a figure that is no different, so people do not know it well.
Go Hee-yeon, a real granddaughter and raised in the Goryeo sword family, knew that the swordsman did not neglect her training.
'you can do it.'
Go Hee-yeon received a positive stimulus from such a swordsman.
After that, Go Hee-yeon entered Specter.
Although there were times when I participated in battles in the Goryeo sword family.
Perhaps because of her position as the granddaughter of the sword, Go Hee-yeon was taken care of without realizing it.
However, in Specter, I was able to experience the real battle.
-Hmm. you've grown a lot
It was a fleeting match, so I didn't have time to judge my skills.
Gum-seong found out about Go Hee-yeon's growth with just a glance.
Obtaining a job in the Tutorial Tower provided a foothold.
What was most effective was the match with Lee Seo-joon and Kang Dae-ho.
-really?
-okay.
Kang Dae-ho has overwhelming physical and beast-like senses.
Seo-joon Lee combines anomalous movements and skill.
After several battles with the two close to each other, Go Hee-yeon achieved rapid growth.
However, he still couldn't mix the sword with the sword.
There really is a difference between heaven and earth.
'I want to bump into it at least once.'
Go Hee-yeon, who had never used a skill, used it once with such a desire.
A fleeting match as always.
With the start signal, the swordsman rushed at a high speed.
It's hard to keep up with the visual acuity of the body.
This is why he couldn't fight the sword.
'Seen... … !'
No matter how much swordsmanship he had, he could not avoid the effect of the skill.
In an instant, Go Hee-yeon saw a line that stretched straight toward her.
But before he could react, the swordsman swung his sword.
The body moved before the head.
The result of long training.
Scratch!
However, swordsmanship was not called swordsmanship for nothing.
Obviously, both of them were using wooden swords, and they wouldn't have given mana to the wooden swords either.
The sword of the swordsman cut off Go Hee-yeon's wooden sword and stopped in front of his neck.
drop.
The cut blade fell to the floor.
Although he failed to compete in swordsmanship.
I reached the sword castle that I never thought would reach, even for a brief moment.
A line passed through the forehead.
Go Hee-yeon turned around in an instant.
Nettle!
Where the head was, an arrow for darts passed.
It wouldn't have contained mana, how did it fly so fast?
Even though it was a specially crafted arrow to not get hurt, it seemed like it would pass out if it got hit.
'If you dodge once, only dodge the next attack.'
This speed was not expected, but he somehow avoided it with his skill.
The fact that he moved late also played a part because of the momentary strange pressure.
Even if there were some mistakes, Go Hee-yeon had a foreboding of victory.
He turned to Yoo Eun-hye to confirm the next attack.
Go Hee-yeon, who met Yoo Eun-hye up close, felt it.
'Well, who is it?'
There is an atmosphere that everyone has.
However, Yoo Eun-hye's mood now was completely different from her original one.
It was hard to believe that it was someone else.
Even so, it was the end of the rush.
tongue.
Here, Eun-hye Yoo showed a behavior that Hee-yeon Ko could not have imagined.
He had thrown away his bow, which could be said to be his weapon.
I was wondering if you had even prepared a dagger.
Pak!
Eunhye Yoo obviously didn't bring out any other weapons.
As it was, he swung his arm toward the wooden sword that Hee-yeon Ko was wielding.
It was too short a moment to react, so I couldn't confirm the route.
However, the wooden sword was definitely blocked by something.
At first, I wondered if he hit him with his fist like Kang Dae-ho did.
But when I looked closely, Eun-hye Yoo was holding something.
Go Hee-yeon frowned.
'arrow?'
Eunhye Yoo was holding an arrow.
With the arrowhead held in reverse as if holding a dagger, he aimed exactly at the blade of the wooden sword and blocked it.
It's more of an art than a battle.
Subsequently, additional attack vectors appeared.
Go Hee-yeon was embarrassed, but believed in her skills.
'Both hands?'
Eunhye Yoo was holding arrows in each of her hands.
He swung his other hand and aimed at Go Hee-yeon.
Go Hee-yeon, who pushed the arrow that was blocking it, hurriedly tried to block the attack path.
'uh?'
A strange thing happened.
Obviously, we should just block the attack path.
In an instant, the attack path was bent.
It was the first time that such a pattern had been seen since Jun Arthur.
No, it was a little different.
'Maybe, at that moment?'
While he was swinging, he confirmed that he would be blocked and changed his attack path.
It was absolutely impossible with the speed of human reaction.
hook!
The arrowhead that grazed the sword like a snake stopped in front of Go Hee-yeon's neck.
Go Hee-yeon swallowed her saliva and closed her eyes.
"I lost."
The skill that even the sword of the swordsman had penetrated, Yoo Eun-hye had pierced it head-on.
[Dungeon: First attacked the Hunter Association.]
[You have completed the special quest.]
I lowered the window.
Maybe Luke Sinclair was set as the boss.
As soon as I killed the monster, I heard a quest attack sound.
"Whoa. Whoa."
"It looks messy."
Luke Sinclair's rebellion was quite strong.
For some reason, he couldn't use magic, but perhaps because he became a monster, he had considerable physical abilities.
Yes, it was a bit unreasonable to be a boss level monster.
He was stronger than the guys who roamed the maze on the first floor, but he was still a semi-boss.
I thought there would be a separate boss, but it wasn't.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm OK."
How did the hunters take care of me first?
From the rear behind, to the wounded heads at the vanguard.
Somehow, I kept getting the feeling that he was following me.
Well, I was in charge of the order, even temporarily, so it was right to follow.
Somehow, it didn't seem like that kind of thing.
'I'm still waiting for orders.'
Should I say it's like a puppy waiting for its owner?
I didn't think he trusted me too much.
It's not good to be overly assertive, but if you're a hunter, you need to know how to judge for yourself.
After finishing the attack, even the movements depend on me.
'but. It's a time when veterans are still rare.'
I had to think about the time.
Still, it must have been widely known that Meteor was just a licensed hunter.
Was it hidden by the name of Ajanus Hunter?
I figured out the situation.
"After checking the wounded, I go down to the first floor with the general public. The hunters to escort will accompany you."
"I think the escort will suffice. Is there anything else I can do?"
"Are you all able to afford it? If you are tired, I think it would be better to go down together."
"We are fine."
'Just do something.' eyes that say
Somehow, it seemed to catch my eye.
Am I too twisted?
It may simply be a reward for leading the attack.
"Hunters who can afford it, we will divide the group into groups and search the floors. I think it's cleared, but since we didn't do a secondary search, there may be some hidden things. Above all else, we give priority to those who are hiding and rescue them."
"Yes. All right."
The good thing, though, was that I didn't have to take care of them all.
If you only present a rough movement, you will learn the details and work hard.
"Which group will Yoosung go with?"
Oddly enough, it is also called by a nickname.
I don't think I've ever been treated like this when I was Lee Seo-joon.
I thought that achievements are very important.
"I will move on my own. I'll take the basement."
"oh."
"Ahh."
The hunters who formed a group to search for survivors looked a little sad.
I took the path going up from the first floor above the ground.
In other words, there was a possibility that there were survivors and monsters left underground.
More than anything.
'That wizard. Maybe it's in the dungeon.'
The wizard in the parking lot.
And, if the boss is impersonating Luke Sinclair.
I had to keep in mind the possibility that the real Luke Sinclair was still alive.
I've looked all the way upstairs, so if it's alive, it's probably underground.
Hiram rarely turned on the TV while working.
As he took over the Specter's work, his work doubled.
I didn't really care about the increased workload.
Spector's sponsor was switched to Hi-Tech instead of Hiram.
In other words, if Hiram is not in charge, the management team will take over.
'But it's better to be certain.'
Hiram liked to work.
Especially when it comes to hunters.
Specter was showing rapid growth, so it was worthwhile.
The problem was different.
'Why does he have to go somewhere and things will happen?'
Shortly after going to the Hunters Association, the Hunters Association became a dungeon.
As if the dungeon had been attacked, the camera was illuminating the association with the entrance open.
The screen then switched to interviews with escaped ordinary people and hunters.
- Mr. Seoyoon Lee... … .
- Yoosung is leading the charge... … .
-I thought I was going to die, but Seoyoon Lee… … .
-This is the news that Seoyoon Lee, a famous hunter known as Yooseong and Ajanus, was in the Hunters Association at the time of dungeoning. It is known that he went underground alone to search for survivors... …
For some reason, Seoyoon Lee's name was mentioned in every interview.
I really don't know what he's doing.
'I'll have to think about using it as a signboard model soon.'

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French Cinema Converted To Digital Cause
By Patrick von Sychowski | November 20, 2007 1:22 am PST
Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has converted an exhibitor in the staunchest of anti-digital countries, France, to buy into its virtual print fee (VPF) model for deploying digital cinema. Circuit George Raymond (CGR Cinemas) will convert all of its 400 screens in the first deal of its kind that AAM has signed with a European exhibitor. The press release from AAM is as bullish as you would expect from this long awaited announcement:
CGR Cinemas is a leading and expanding cinema chain in France. The company is well known for the success of its multiplexes in many mid-size cities across the country, for the efficiency of its cost management and for its profitability. By becoming the first European cinema chain to join the AAM initiative and go fully digital, CGR Cinemas is demonstrating that it is an innovative company, ready to embrace new technology to deliver the best possible quality cinema experience.
This agreement between CGR Cinemas and AAM shows that the VPF-based business model has now been fully adapted to meet the particular requirements of the European exhibition market.
However, not everyone is convinced that the VPF model is home and dry just yet in Europe. The Hollywood Reporter's Stuart Kemp injects a note of caution in his analysis:
AAM is hailing the move by CGR Cinemas as the clearest signal yet that virtual print fee, or VPF, agreements will eventually rule the pricing roost between exhibitors and distributors across Europe.
But at the moment, Warner Bros. and the Walt Disney Group, alongside French indie distribution players, have not yet signed up to the virtual print fee agreements brokered here by AAM.
As revealed exclusively here earlier, AAM is set to announce Sony Pictures International as the next VPF studio partner, but Disney and WB were always going to be the tougher ones to crack. Expect to hear from some French distributors joining the AAM VPF party next. CGR are very bullish about the speed of the roll-out. 200 screens will be installed in 2008, starting in the first quarter of next year and a handful before that. From the article in Variety:
Work begins immediately, with CGR hoping to have seven digital screens running by Christmas to make the most of releases such as "The Golden Compass," which unspools in France next month. Under the deal, AAM will procure, service and maintain all digital systems.
Exact financial info was not released, but an AAM rep said: "I can give you an idea of the scale — the cost of installing one digital cinema projection system is approximately $103,000. To get the equipment paid off, plus interest on any financing, means that this deal has a value in excess of $40 million."
Equipment is likely to be Doremi servers, given AAM's new found love for the French server manufacturer and either Christie or Barco projectors. UPDATE: It's Christie says this press release.
It might seem strange that France should be the first country to opt for AAM's VPF plan unless you consider two factors. This is not so much as a coup for AAM as Gwendal Auffret pulling an exhibitor chestnut from the fire of his previous job, where he was CEO of Éclair Digital Cinema, which tried to get a VPF digital cinema business started in France until it effectively had the plug pulled on it when Tarak Ben Ammar bought a 43 per cent stake in Eclair and Gwendal jumped ship to AAM. That's why Gwendal gets his own quote in the press release.
Secondly, this move is a fairly damning vote of no-confidence in the Goudineau report (PDF link) and its likelihood of providing a basis for a French government-initiated digital cinema conversion. I also see no mention in the press release that this installation will meet the requirements of the French digital cinema standards, only DCI.
So Arts Alliance deserves credit for getting the digital cinema ball rolling in continental Europe (like Christie/AIX did in the US), even if it this does not prove that the VPF model works for Europe as a whole. Next up, wait and watch the French projectionists at CGR go on strike, much as they threatened to do the second time a digital cinema film was going to play in France in the early part of the decade. Some things never change, not even in France.
Patrick von Sychowski
Editor at Celluloid Junkie
Patrick was a Senior Analyst at Screen Digest, went on to launch the digital cinema operations of Unique and Deluxe Europe, then digitised Bollywood at Adlabs/RMW, and now writes, consults and appears on panels about cinema all over the world.
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If you thought the drug pricing debate looked big in 2016, wait for what 2017 has in store for you.
At JP Morgan earlier this month, Endpoints News gathered together some of the top industry players to discuss the latest news on pricing strategies as well as different perspectives on what it's going to take to satisfy the growing public demand for price reforms.
This was just before President Trump lined up a broadside that would rattle every window in pharma.
Whatever direction this goes on Capitol Hill, it's quite certain that the industry will no longer be allowed to quietly engineer steep and steady price hikes, though that may depend on your definition of "steep." But what's to be done with the price gougers when there's no law preventing anyone from overnight price hikes of 5,000%? And how will drug companies handle the next controversy over sticker shock?
The Endpoints team gathered a few clips from the breakfast to offer a flavor of what's being discussed. It's clear that the debate has a long way to run, though, before it's played out.
There does seem to be several different controversies about pricing. There's not just one.
I come to it almost like a Martian from Mars coming to say, "How does this whole thing work?" It's so bizarre because, I must admit, I don't think any of us realized how frequently pharmaceutical companies were indeed raising prices over the last decade or so.
(T)he 20-something drugs that we increased in January, was an average of about 7.5% price increase, but that's gross. The net was closer to two to three.
I would love to see a company come to market with a high-priced drug, quote unquote, and provide both a qualitative and quantitative justification for the way they priced it. Because people hate the opacity.
In the next five years, we're going to be facing around $150 billion of medicines that are going to lose patent and that's going to be a source of regulating the market from another perspective.
We're going to launch a very ambitious, comprehensive, national communications and public affairs effort.


If you've never had poached apricots then I feel really sorry for you. You've never truly enjoyed an apricot until you've poached it. The magic behind this method is not only softening up the apricots a bit but once you've poached them you can then reduce the poaching liquid into a delicious fruity syrup to coat your apricots. It's the next best thing right behind cookies and unicorns; for eating fruit that is.
Now that I live moderately close to a whole foods I have found myself frequenting them a bit more often. When I say I bit I mean it's actually a huge problem, maybe every other day. Mainly because we were slightly out of sorts for a bit after the move so we had to make several last minute trips to the store. Luckily one of these last minute trips was not in vain because I stumbled upon a beautiful basket of gorgeous apricots.
When poaching these I decided to do something slightly out of the box. Instead of poaching them in water like most classic recipe I poached them in Rooibos tea, honey, and some fresh thyme. It's earthy vanilla flavor of Rooibos pairs wonderfully with the sweet and slightly tart apricots. The thyme adds an herby lift to the whole flavor of the dish. That and I just like adding thyme to sweet things because it's fantastic for all uses.
Now when it comes to serving this I previously mentioned serving it over your ice cream of choice. My choice would be vanilla bean ice cream or even hazelnut ice cream, really anything that is more neutral in flavor is best. Now that doesn't mean you're locked into serving it with ice cream, it's also absolutely delicious with yogurt. You could even garnish that with fresh chopped nuts for some crunch. I've also seen a lot of recipes that use mascarpone which I have not tried yet but I will be trying that soon because it sounds fantastic.
Heat water until steamy hot either in a pot or in the microwave and add the tea bags. Let steep for about 3 minutes then remove and discard the tea bags.
Slice each of your apricots in half and remove the seed in the center. If they don't easily open then slice them all the way around twist and open them, like an avocado.
In a medium sized sauce pan bring the tea to a boil then whisk in the honey. Once it's boiling and the honey is entirely incorporated add the cardamom pods.
Place your apricot halves cut side down in the boiling tea in a single layer so that none are on top of each other and each are touching the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the thyme sprigs, and simmer for 3-6 minutes depending on how ripe your apricots are. The more ripe the less time you need to simmer them. You want them soft but not falling apart.
Remove the apricots with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl to serve. Increase the heat on the poaching liquid and boil it, stirring often, until it's reduce by about half and has a syrup consistency.
Pour the syrup over your poached apricots and serve with a little bit of the syrup drizzled over each individual serving. Serve by themselves or with ice cream, full fat yogurt, or mascarpone.
This sounds absolutely divine and I can't wait to try it.
That looks scrumptious, Josh. I want some right now! Wish I hadn't eaten all but one of my apricots… Darn. I'll definitely have to go get more!
Sounds delicious, pity its winter here in Australia, I'll have to wait until summer for apricots !!
I don't eat ice cream much these days, but this would make a wonderful treat for a special occasion.


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import {MapWrapper} from 'angular2/src/core/facade/collection';
import {PromiseWrapper, Promise} from 'angular2/src/core/facade/async';
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  CommandVisitor,
  TextCmd,
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import {ViewEncapsulation} from 'angular2/src/core/metadata/view';
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    new CompileTypeMetadata({name: 'SomeDir', runtime: SomeDir, moduleUrl: THIS_MODULE_URL});
var ACompTypeMeta =
    new CompileTypeMetadata({name: 'AComp', runtime: AComp, moduleUrl: THIS_MODULE_URL});
var compTypeTemplateId: Map<CompileTypeMetadata, number> =
    MapWrapper.createFromPairs([[RootCompTypeMeta, 1], [SomeDirTypeMeta, 2], [ACompTypeMeta, 3]]);
const APP_ID = 'app1';

var NESTED_COMPONENT = new CompiledTemplate(45, () => []);

export function main() {
  describe('CommandCompiler', () => {
    beforeEachBindings(() => TEST_BINDINGS);

    var parser: TemplateParser;
    var commandCompiler: CommandCompiler;
    var componentTemplateFactory: Function;

    beforeEach(inject([TemplateParser, CommandCompiler], (_templateParser, _commandCompiler) => {
      parser = _templateParser;
      commandCompiler = _commandCompiler;
    }));

    function createComp({type, selector, template, encapsulation, ngContentSelectors}: {
      type?: CompileTypeMetadata,
      selector?: string,
      template?: string,
      encapsulation?: ViewEncapsulation,
      ngContentSelectors?: string[]
    }): CompileDirectiveMetadata {
      if (isBlank(encapsulation)) {
        encapsulation = ViewEncapsulation.None;
      }
      if (isBlank(selector)) {
        selector = 'root';
      }
      if (isBlank(ngContentSelectors)) {
        ngContentSelectors = [];
      }
      if (isBlank(template)) {
        template = '';
      }
      return CompileDirectiveMetadata.create({
        selector: selector,
        isComponent: true,
        type: type,
        template: new CompileTemplateMetadata({
          template: template,
          ngContentSelectors: ngContentSelectors,
          encapsulation: encapsulation
        })
      });
    }

    function createDirective(type: CompileTypeMetadata, selector: string, exportAs: string = null):
        CompileDirectiveMetadata {
      return CompileDirectiveMetadata.create(
          {selector: selector, exportAs: exportAs, isComponent: false, type: type});
    }

    function createTests(run: Function) {
      describe('text', () => {

        it('should create unbound text commands', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: 'a'});
             run(rootComp, [])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([[TEXT, 'a', false, null]]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should create bound text commands', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: '{{a}}'});
             run(rootComp, [])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([[TEXT, null, true, null]]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

      });

      describe('elements', () => {

        it('should create unbound element commands', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: '
'});
             run(rootComp, [])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [BEGIN_ELEMENT, 'div', ['a', 'b'], [], [], [], false, null],
                     [END_ELEMENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should create bound element commands', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({
               type: RootCompTypeMeta,
               template: '
'
             });
             run(rootComp, [])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [
                       BEGIN_ELEMENT,
                       'div',
                       ['a', 'b'],
                       [null, 'click', 'window', 'scroll'],
                       ['someVar', null],
                       [],
                       true,
                       null
                     ],
                     [END_ELEMENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should create element commands with directives',
           inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp =
                 createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: '
'});
             var dir = CompileDirectiveMetadata.create({
               selector: '[a]',
               exportAs: 'someExport',
               isComponent: false,
               type: SomeDirTypeMeta,
               host: {'(click)': 'doIt()', '(window:scroll)': 'doIt()', 'role': 'button'}
             });
             run(rootComp, [dir])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [
                       BEGIN_ELEMENT,
                       'div',
                       ['a', '', 'role', 'button'],
                       [null, 'click', 'window', 'scroll'],
                       ['someVar', 0],
                       ['SomeDirType'],
                       true,
                       null
                     ],
                     [END_ELEMENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should emulate style encapsulation', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({
               type: RootCompTypeMeta,
               template: '
',
               encapsulation: ViewEncapsulation.Emulated
             });
             run(rootComp, [])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [BEGIN_ELEMENT, 'div', ['_ngcontent-app1-1', ''], [], [], [], false, null],
                     [END_ELEMENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should create nested nodes', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: '
a
'});
             run(rootComp, [])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [BEGIN_ELEMENT, 'div', [], [], [], [], false, null],
                     [TEXT, 'a', false, null],
                     [END_ELEMENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));
      });

      describe('components', () => {

        it('should create component commands', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp(
                 {type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: ''});
             var comp = createComp({type: ACompTypeMeta, selector: 'a'});
             run(rootComp, [comp])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [
                       BEGIN_COMPONENT,
                       'a',
                       ['a', 'b'],
                       [null, 'click'],
                       ['someVar', 0],
                       ['ACompType'],
                       false,
                       null,
                       3
                     ],
                     [END_COMPONENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should emulate style encapsulation on host elements',
           inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({
               type: RootCompTypeMeta,
               template: '',
               encapsulation: ViewEncapsulation.Emulated
             });
             var comp = createComp(
                 {type: ACompTypeMeta, selector: 'a', encapsulation: ViewEncapsulation.Emulated});
             run(rootComp, [comp])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [
                       BEGIN_COMPONENT,
                       'a',
                       ['_nghost-app1-3', '', '_ngcontent-app1-1', ''],
                       [],
                       [],
                       ['ACompType'],
                       false,
                       null,
                       3
                     ],
                     [END_COMPONENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should set nativeShadow flag', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: ''});
             var comp = createComp(
                 {type: ACompTypeMeta, selector: 'a', encapsulation: ViewEncapsulation.Native});
             run(rootComp, [comp])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [BEGIN_COMPONENT, 'a', [], [], [], ['ACompType'], true, null, 3],
                     [END_COMPONENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should create nested nodes and set ngContentIndex',
           inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: 't'});
             var comp = createComp({type: ACompTypeMeta, selector: 'a', ngContentSelectors: ['*']});
             run(rootComp, [comp])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [BEGIN_COMPONENT, 'a', [], [], [], ['ACompType'], false, null, 3],
                     [TEXT, 't', false, 0],
                     [END_COMPONENT]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));
      });

      describe('embedded templates', () => {
        it('should create embedded template commands', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp =
                 createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: '<template a="b"></template>'});
             var dir = createDirective(SomeDirTypeMeta, '[a]');
             run(rootComp, [dir], 1)
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [EMBEDDED_TEMPLATE, ['a', 'b'], [], ['SomeDirType'], false, null, 'cd1', []]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should keep variable name and value for <template> elements',
           inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({
               type: RootCompTypeMeta,
               template: '<template #some-var="someValue" #some-empty-var></template>'
             });
             var dir = createDirective(SomeDirTypeMeta, '[a]');
             run(rootComp, [dir], 1)
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data[0][2])
                       .toEqual(['someEmptyVar', '$implicit', 'someVar', 'someValue']);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should keep variable name and value for template attributes',
           inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({
               type: RootCompTypeMeta,
               template: '

'
             });
             var dir = createDirective(SomeDirTypeMeta, '[a]');
             run(rootComp, [dir], 1)
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data[0][2])
                       .toEqual(['someVar', 'someValue', 'someEmptyVar', '$implicit']);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should created nested nodes', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp =
                 createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: '<template>t</template>'});
             run(rootComp, [], 1)
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([
                     [
                       EMBEDDED_TEMPLATE,
                       [],
                       [],
                       [],
                       false,
                       null,
                       'cd1',
                       [[TEXT, 't', false, null]]
                     ]
                   ]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

        it('should calculate wether the template is merged based on nested ng-content elements',
           inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp = createComp({
               type: RootCompTypeMeta,
               template: '<template><ng-content></ng-content></template>'
             });
             run(rootComp, [], 1)
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual(
                       [[EMBEDDED_TEMPLATE, [], [], [], true, null, 'cd1', [[NG_CONTENT, null]]]]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));

      });

      describe('ngContent', () => {
        it('should create ng-content commands', inject([AsyncTestCompleter], (async) => {
             var rootComp =
                 createComp({type: RootCompTypeMeta, template: '<ng-content></ng-content>'});
             run(rootComp, [])
                 .then((data) => {
                   expect(data).toEqual([[NG_CONTENT, null]]);
                   async.done();
                 });
           }));
      });
    }

    describe('compileComponentRuntime', () => {
      beforeEach(() => {
        componentTemplateFactory = (directive: CompileDirectiveMetadata) => {
          return new CompiledTemplate(compTypeTemplateId.get(directive.type), () => []);
        };
      });

      function run(component: CompileDirectiveMetadata, directives: CompileDirectiveMetadata[],
                   embeddedTemplateCount: number = 0): Promise<any[][]> {
        var changeDetectorFactories = [];
        for (var i = 0; i < embeddedTemplateCount + 1; i++) {
          (function(i) { changeDetectorFactories.push((_) => `cd${i}`); })(i);
        }
        var parsedTemplate =
            parser.parse(component.template.template, directives, component.type.name);
        var commands = commandCompiler.compileComponentRuntime(
            component, APP_ID, compTypeTemplateId.get(component.type), parsedTemplate,
            changeDetectorFactories, componentTemplateFactory);
        return PromiseWrapper.resolve(humanize(commands));
      }

      createTests(run);
    });

    describe('compileComponentCodeGen', () => {
      beforeEach(() => {
        componentTemplateFactory = (directive: CompileDirectiveMetadata) => {
          return `new ${TEMPLATE_COMMANDS_MODULE_REF}CompiledTemplate(${compTypeTemplateId.get(directive.type)}, ${codeGenValueFn([], '{}')})`;
        };
      });

      function run(component: CompileDirectiveMetadata, directives: CompileDirectiveMetadata[],
                   embeddedTemplateCount: number = 0): Promise<any[][]> {
        var changeDetectorFactoryExpressions = [];
        for (var i = 0; i < embeddedTemplateCount + 1; i++) {
          changeDetectorFactoryExpressions.push(codeGenValueFn(['_'], `'cd${i}'`));
        }
        var parsedTemplate =
            parser.parse(component.template.template, directives, component.type.name);
        var sourceModule = commandCompiler.compileComponentCodeGen(
            component, `'${APP_ID}'`, `${compTypeTemplateId.get(component.type)}`, parsedTemplate,
            changeDetectorFactoryExpressions, componentTemplateFactory);
        var testableModule = createTestableModule(sourceModule).getSourceWithImports();
        return evalModule(testableModule.source, testableModule.imports, null);
      }

      createTests(run);
    });

  });
}

// Attention: read by eval!
export function humanize(cmds: TemplateCmd[]): any[][] {
  var visitor = new CommandHumanizer();
  visitAllCommands(visitor, cmds);
  return visitor.result;
}

function checkAndStringifyType(type: Type): string {
  expect(isType(type)).toBe(true);
  return `${stringify(type)}Type`;
}

class CommandHumanizer implements CommandVisitor {
  result: any[][] = [];
  visitText(cmd: TextCmd, context: any): any {
    this.result.push([TEXT, cmd.value, cmd.isBound, cmd.ngContentIndex]);
    return null;
  }
  visitNgContent(cmd: NgContentCmd, context: any): any {
    this.result.push([NG_CONTENT, cmd.ngContentIndex]);
    return null;
  }
  visitBeginElement(cmd: BeginElementCmd, context: any): any {
    this.result.push([
      BEGIN_ELEMENT,
      cmd.name,
      cmd.attrNameAndValues,
      cmd.eventTargetAndNames,
      cmd.variableNameAndValues,
      cmd.directives.map(checkAndStringifyType),
      cmd.isBound,
      cmd.ngContentIndex
    ]);
    return null;
  }
  visitEndElement(context: any): any {
    this.result.push([END_ELEMENT]);
    return null;
  }
  visitBeginComponent(cmd: BeginComponentCmd, context: any): any {
    this.result.push([
      BEGIN_COMPONENT,
      cmd.name,
      cmd.attrNameAndValues,
      cmd.eventTargetAndNames,
      cmd.variableNameAndValues,
      cmd.directives.map(checkAndStringifyType),
      cmd.nativeShadow,
      cmd.ngContentIndex,
      cmd.template.id
    ]);
    return null;
  }
  visitEndComponent(context: any): any {
    this.result.push([END_COMPONENT]);
    return null;
  }
  visitEmbeddedTemplate(cmd: EmbeddedTemplateCmd, context: any): any {
    this.result.push([
      EMBEDDED_TEMPLATE,
      cmd.attrNameAndValues,
      cmd.variableNameAndValues,
      cmd.directives.map(checkAndStringifyType),
      cmd.isMerged,
      cmd.ngContentIndex,
      cmd.changeDetectorFactory(null),
      humanize(cmd.children)
    ]);
    return null;
  }
}

function createTestableModule(source: SourceExpression): SourceModule {
  var resultExpression = `${THIS_MODULE_REF}humanize(${source.expression})`;
  var testableSource = `${source.declarations.join('\n')}
  ${codeGenExportVariable('run')}${codeGenValueFn(['_'], resultExpression)};`;
  return new SourceModule(null, testableSource);
}

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"Thanks to all participants of the HubPages Earnings Program! Please note that due to a 2013 IRS policy change, HubPages is no longer required to send users Form 1099-MISC. From now on, payments made via third party network transactions (e.g., PayPal) must now be reported on Form 1099-K by the payment settlement entity and are not subject to reporting on Form 1099-MISC. Since all HubPages Earnings Program payments are through PayPal, no participants will receive 1099-MISC forms from HubPages.
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We look forward to another great year with you in the HubPages Earnings Program!"
There's an exception to the $600 rule?
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eBay last year issued a 1099 and then sent a message saying we should destroy them as they shouldn't have sent them - there's a lot of confusion and many companies that don't need to send a 1099 are still sending them. In fact, Hubpages shouldn't have sent them out last year as the 1099-k was in existance for Calendar Year 2011 too.


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With the exception of the 4 free minutes in the Unlimited category, the precision of the maneuvers is what is primarily assessed.
A team of judges positioned strategically on the ground observes the precision of the figures and gives a score from 0 to 10. The pilot that has the fewest errors and is the most precise will be the winner.
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Press Releases > Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Briefs Connecticut State Legislators
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Briefs Connecticut State Legislators
HARTFORD, Conn. February 28, 2018 – Hydrogen and fuel cell company representatives and an expert from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) informed state legislators that investments in the industry will drive job and economic growth, and asked for support to keep the business growing.
The meeting was part of an informational hearing sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (D-136) of Westport to place more focus on the role that hydrogen and fuel cells can play in the state's Comprehensive Energy Strategy.
The Feb. 22 briefing addressed the industry's contributions to the state's economy, energy reliability, environmental improvement and how clean energy products can produce renewable energy credits (RECs) in Connecticut. The state is the stationary fuel cell market's major player, serving as home to the world's two largest manufacturers. A recent Economic Impact Analysis for Planning (IMPLAN) report found that the hydrogen and fuel cell industry in the Northeast region grew over the last five years based on several factors including employment, revenue and investment, labor income and state and local tax revenue.
"This is a manufacturing industry cluster based in Connecticut that makes clean energy technology for export," said Joel Rinebold, CCAT director of energy. "Investment in this industry will produce economic benefits and local jobs while serving a global market for clean and reliable energy."
The study also found that the economic impact of Connecticut's hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain was significant, contributing over $600 million in revenue and investment, more than 2,800 direct, indirect and induced jobs and approximately $286 million in labor income. The study also projected that annual state and local tax revenues stemming from the State's hydrogen and fuel cell industry was more than $31 million.
"The state of Connecticut has spent decades fostering its home grown fuel cell industry. Fuel cells represent all of the positive energy, environment and economic policy goals that the state says it wants to achieve – high tech advanced manufacturing, an industry that the state can claim as its own, jobs, tax revenues, product exports, clean power, grid resiliency and reliability, and reuse of urban brownfields," stated Jennifer Arasimowicz, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of FuelCell Energy.
Fuel cells and hydrogen technology are also supporting clean power applications for motor vehicles, such as buses and passenger vehicles, military applications, and industries throughout the world. Research continues to provide a basis for new product development, including applications for fuel reformation and removal of carbon from conventional fuels.
The Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition, administered by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, is comprised of representatives from Connecticut's fuel cell and hydrogen industry, academia, government, and other stakeholders. CCAT and the Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition work to enhance economic growth in Connecticut through the development, manufacture, and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies and associated fueling systems. The CHFCC is supported by the State of Connecticut, CCAT, and its members.
CCAT is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in East Hartford, Conn., that creates and executes bold ideas advancing applied technologies, energy solutions, STEM education and career development, and export and cyber compliance. By leading state, regional, and national partnerships, CCAT helps manufacturers, academia, government and nonprofit organizations excel. Learn more at ccat.us, or follow CCAT on Twitter – @CCATInc.
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Mistendorf is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Upper Franconia, in the Bamberg district. Mistendorf is a constituent community of Strullendorf.

In 2009, Mistendorf had a total population of 545.

Geography
Mistendorf is about 8 kilometers east from Strullendorf.

Mistendorf lies in the nature park "Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst."

Infrastructure

Factory
"Denzlein Josef GmbH" has a factory in Mistendorf; they make windows, doors, stairs and sunrooms.

Traffic
Mistendorf lies on the Staatsstraße 2188.

Culture
There are several community organizations in Mistendorf:
 Sports Club: "DJK-Sportclub Mistendorf 1983 e.V."
 Volunteer Fire Department: "Freiwillige Feuerwehr Mistendorf"

References

External links
 History of Mistendorf (on the Strullendorf site), Accessed August 27, 2010
 Denzlein
 DJK-Sportclub Mistendorf 1983 e.V.
 Freiwillige Feuerwehr Mistendorf

Villages in Bavaria
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Jazz sensation makes Canadian debut in Belleville
By Candice-Rose Gagnon
Belleville's Downtown DocFest is in its fourth year, but that didn't stop organizers from throwing in a few firsts.
Blind jazz pianist and composer Justin Kauflin made his Canadian debut on the Empire Theatre stage on Feb.27, marking the first time the musician played in public in Canada.
The 28 year-old American musician has been making waves in the jazz music scene recently. Kauflin was signed by legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones, and has been on two world tours with Jones' band. Kaulfin's debut album Dedication was also unveiled at the festival.
Kauflin is also featured in the award-winning documentary Keep on Keepin' on which follows Kauflin being mentored by jazz legend Clark Terry before his death.
The documentary was the official selection of the festival and was screened as the feature at this year's opening night gala.
The film is an intimate look into the musician's everyday life, and the important life and jazz lessons Terry instills in Kauflin.
Keep on Keepin' on was also shortlisted for the Best Documentary at the Oscars this year, losing only to CitizenFour.
After the film was screened, the pianist took questions from the crowd and later performed in front of a sold out crowd.
Kauflin's Canadian debut came just days after his mentor died. Clark Terry passed away Feb. 21. Kaulfin attended the memorial service in New York City after his Belleville performance, said Blair Yarranton, a music teacher at Centennial Secondary School.
Yarranton spent a considerable amount of time with the jazz pianist on Feb. 27.
He, along with Kaulfin, participated in a jazz workshop for music students from the Quinte area.
Over 400 students watched and listened to Kauflin speak about his experiences and were treated to a special screening of the film.
DocFest organizer Dug Stevenson told Qnet News that the festival is growing. This year 56 films were screened in four different locations.
"It just might be the coldest DocFest on record!" Stevenson said at the opening gala on Feb. 27.
But the cold didn't keep the crowds away. The gala night was sold out and more than 500 festival passes were sold, according to Stevenson.
Of the 56 films screened this year, 14 were produced by local filmmakers.
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January 18, 2014 11:00am by David Farrar
Hayes retires
Vernon Small at Stuff reports:
Wairarapa MP John Hayes is to step down at the next election, bringing to 10 the number of National MPs who have said they will go.
It is understood he has told Prime Minister John Key and has also written to his supporters in the electorate.
Mr Hayes, 65, was first elected MP for Wairarapa in 2005. That followed a career as an agricultural economist and then as a diplomat, including a stint as New Zealand's ambassador to Iran and Pakistan.
Before becoming an MP, he was best known for his part in the Bougainville peace process. He was made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of that work.
He served as private secretary under former Labour trade minister Mike Moore and is currently parliamentary private secretary and chairman of the foreign affairs, defence and trade select committee.
John has also been a parliamentary private secretary to Murray McCully and often travels on his behalf, especially in the Pacific. He's been very effective in that role. I've had the good fortune to enjoy John's hospitality on occasion, and he is a very genial host.
This now brings the number of retirements for National since the last election to 13. They are:
Shane Ardern, TKC
Chris Aunchinvole, List
Jackie Blue, List (already gone)
Cam Calder, List
Phil Heatley, Whangarei
Paul Hutchison, Hunua
Colin King, Kaikoura (challenged)
Eric Roy, Invercargill
Katrina Shanks, List (already gone)
Lockwood Smith, List (already gone)
Chris Tremain, Napier
Kate Wilkinson, Waimakariri
John Hayes, Wairarapa
Meanwhile Labour marches towards the 2014 election with their 1980s MPs!
John Hayes
Wairarapa Times-Age only giving the Opposition columns
Ryall retires completing the biggest ever rejuvenation for National
Another parliamentary farewell
beautox
Better than NZ First – their MP is from the 70s (although there is some debate whether he's actually still alive, or just pickled)
Mobile Michael
I'm not a fan of John. However, when he talks about foreign affairs and better governance in small nations he is very knowledgeable and critical of the perverse incentives for their representatives. Certainly something that contributes well to NZs foreign policy positions.
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The Nat MP's mentioned were simply electorate MP's serving their communities. They aer the grass roots of politics and what Parties should be about. They have nothing to do with elite agenda's and UN strategies that high ehelon minsters as John Key, Bill English and their upper lieutenants.
electorate MP's probably have very little inside knowledge of their superiors agendas which the top listed ones such as Collins, Paula Bennett and Gerry Brownlee who are very much in the loop and creating a vicious web.
They have nothing to do with elite agenda's and UN strategies that high echelon future minsters as Russel Norman, Meteria Turei, Catherine Delahunty and their upper lieutenants have.
There fify.
Urban_Redneck
Not that anyone will ever notice that a few pieces of back-bench deadwood have been cleared out. What about moving on some of those Nat MP's who are passed their used-by date and or who are so clearly at odds with the founding principles of the party? Williamson for one.
Shazzadude
National are marching on with two MPs who have been there so long they entered parliament by virtue of defeating Social Credit.
rouppe
At what point does 'refreshing' start to look like rats leaving a sinking ship?
Seems strange when a National MP retires he/she get on with their lives, not putting their noses into another trough, usually that of ratepayers. Does this not highlight the difference between those of the successful brand and those of the pathetically useless brand of the left.
>Meanwhile Labour marches towards the 2014 election with their 1980s MPs!
Technically speaking, several Labour MPs are zombies and they'll keep on troughing until they're finished off by decisive violent action. Like decapitation, or blasting them with a minigun.
BlairM
And of that entire list, probably the only one who will be missed is Lockwood. That's not to disparage any of them. They all have been smart enough to realise that this politics thing is not where their talents lie, and they are moving on. Most MPs on the Left never become cognizant or self-aware of this fact about themselves. So well done all of them, and blessings for the future. Look forward to seeing new talent emerge.
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2022 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing Program, Week 14, Day Five, a day of rest…
byLarry Eder
Poster for 2022 NIke Cross Nationals, photo by RunnersSpace/NIKE
This is Friday, December 2, 2022.
This is week 14, day five of the 2022 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing Program.
Ruth Chepngetich and Charles Lokir win the 2023 Kenyan national cross country championship titles
Two weeks featuring the 3 biggest cross country events in Kenya
Coffee With Larry, Gary Goettelmann, some thoughts on Gary and his influence on Bay Area Running
This weekend we have the NCAA Div 2 XC, the Nike Cross Nationals, and the Champs XC Western regional.
Your workout today is an easy day, warm-up well, 30 minutes of running, and 6 x 150-meter stride-outs, then a cool-down.
Larry Eder
Larry Eder has had a 50-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."
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Scott N. BigHorse sworn in as Principal Chief of Osage Nation
By Shannon Shaw Duty
Date: Jan. 22, 2014
Scott N. BigHorse was sworn into office as the Osage Nation's Principal Chief Jan. 21, immediately following the removal of John D. Red Eagle by the Third Osage Nation Congress.
BigHorse, who has been Assistant Principal Chief for the past three years, had no comment to the media as he left through the Osage Minerals Council side entrance, led by his son Norris Bighorse, his brother Pete Bighorse and nephew John Starr Bighorse.
According to the Osage Nation Constitution, "In the event of a vacancy to the office of Principal Chief for any reason, the Assistant Principal Chief shall succeed to the office for the remaining portion of the four (4) year term to which the Principal Chief was elected."
Former Chief Red Eagle had roughly six months left in his term. His term would have ended in July when the new principal chief was sworn into office. Since Red Eagle is prohibited from enjoying any future office of honor, trust or profit in the Osage Nation, his name has been removed from possible candidates in the Primary Election, which takes place March 10. That drops the chief candidates to three: Geoffrey Standing Bear, Margo Gray and Tom Boone.
BigHorse has been a spokesman for the tribe against the wind farms coming to Osage County, speaking to the tribe's culture and traditions and how the wind farms will impact the tribe's use of the eagle feather. He is often an ambassador, along with his brother Vann Bighorse who is the director of the Wah-Zha-Zhi Cultural Center. The duo often attends various cultural events around the country, singing at the drum. He is also a shareholder.
In 2011, BigHorse was commended by the Oklahoma House of Representatives and was also recognized by the Tulsa City Council and the Christian Minister's Alliance.
In 2006, he was elected to the 51st Oklahoma State Legislature and served as a State Representative for Osage County. Prior to his service in the Oklahoma House, he worked for 24 years in state government: thirteen years at the D. Conner Correctional Center (DCCC), and nine years contracting with the state, opening the only co-facilitated Juvenile Detention Center in the state.
According to his Assistant Principal Chief candidate statement in 2010, he said:
"I am also dedicated to promoting programs for our children and grandchildren and doing more to help our Elders and Veterans. It is imperative that we put aside egos and personality conflicts while conducting business for our Osage people. To accomplish these goals, I will present ideas that will make our new government more effective and transparent such as implementing some form of accountability for every stream of revenue that comes into the Tribe (with the exception of the minerals estate) and exactly where it goes by utilizing both internal and external audits."
According to his 2010 candidate statement, his paternal great-grandparents were Andrew and Laura BigHorse and his maternal great-grandparents were Tobe and Mary (Trumbly) Pearson. His Osage name is Ki-He-Kah Tah and he is from the Wa-Kah-Ko-Li'n District of Pawhuska.
Chief BigHorse issued a statement at 12:51 p.m., Jan. 22.
"Yesterday our Nation faced one of the most difficult days in our history. Yesterday is over; today I am looking forward to continuing the positive relationships we have established as a Nation with our friends, in our communities, and with our business partners. I will continue the great work we are doing on our current projects such as the Enbridge pipeline project, our master campus plan, and our casino expansions, to name a few. I am also looking forward to working with Congress, our Judiciary, and our Minerals Council in whatever capacity I am needed to ensure the success of these projects and the unity of the Nation going forward."
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News about the United Nations Security Council, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
U.N. to Keep Darfur Force, but U.S. Withholds Its Vote
The language of a resolution to extend the mandate for peacekeeping troops in Darfur sent the wrong signal to Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the U.S. said.
U.N. Debates Court Efforts to Prosecute Sudan Chief
Some countries voiced concerns that prosecuting Omar Hassan al-Bashir could hamper efforts to achieve peace in the region through diplomacy.
Finally, Nowhere to Hide
Radovan Karadzic's capture should serve as a warning to other leaders who incite and abet genocide and believe they can escape justice.
Rwanda Also Awaits Justice
A year before the Srebrenica massacre, a horrible slaughter was unfolding in another part of the world, where the wheels of justice have churned even more slowly.
A long-term security agreement between the United States and Iraq would be in the interests of both governments, and of the people who live in a region that urgently needs stability.
By William J. Fallon
Questions for Dan Gillerman
Diplomatic Impunity
The Israeli ambassador to the U.N. talks about what Iran is really doing with those missiles, what's stalling the Mideast peace process and why watching movies with bodyguards is tough.
Warrant for Sudanese Is Talk of Security Council
Russia and China voiced concerns about the request for an arrest warrant of Sudan's president, raising the possibility that the U.N. Security Council could intervene.
Op-Ed Columnist
So Popular and So Spineless
There was something filthy about Russia's and China's vetoes of the American-led U.N. Security Council effort to impose sanctions on Robert Mugabe's ruling clique in Zimbabwe.
By Thomas L. Friedman
Charged With Genocide
The United Nations Security Council has been unconscionably passive over the genocide in Darfur. It should finally be shamed into action.
Catching a War Criminal in the Act
Criticisms of the International Criminal Court's decision to seek an arrest warrant for Sudan's president, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, are misdirected.
2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe
An American-led effort to impose sanctions against Zimbabwe failed in the Security Council, with Russia and China exercising a rare double veto.
U.S. Steadfast for Zimbabwe Sanctions as U.N. Body Argues
Zalmay Khalilzad, the American ambassador, said that President Robert Mugabe and his ruling circle needed more than carrots to convince them to yield.
Iran Says Its Nuclear Policy Has Not Changed
Iran's nuclear policy has not been changed by incentives, an Iranian government spokesman said, confirming that Iran would not comply with Security Council resolutions.
U.S. Pushes U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe and Mugabe
The U.S. proposed U.N. sanctions including an arms embargo and punitive measures against those responsible for undermining the presidential election through violence.
Iraq Hints at Delay in U.S. Security Deal
Sticking points in the negotiations include the extent of Iraqi control over American operations and the right of American soldiers deployed here to detain suspects.
Enabling Mr. Mugabe
Africa's leaders can continue to enable Robert Mugabe or they can speak the truth about the horrors he has visited on Zimbabwe and back up their words with sanctions.
The Europeans Step Up
After much foot-dragging, the European Union has decided to impose new sanctions on Iran, but it must lose no time in rigorously implementing them.
Rape as an Act of War: An Issue for the U.N.
To the Editor:.
The Genocide Continues
Darfur's plight is not yet hopeless, but without greater international commitment it may become so.
World Briefing | Africa
Sudan: Security Council Rebuke
The United Nations Security Council adopted a statement calling on the Sudanese government to cooperate in bringing to trial people charged with war crimes.
U.S. Confronts Iran
U.N. Slowly Tackles Lebanon Crisis
The U.N. Condemns Missile Tests


Samantha Julaine Shultz, of Cogan Station, and Daniel Robert Wendt, of Harrisburg, were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. June 23, 2017.
Jason Abbott officiated at the ceremony held at Peter Allen House, Dauphin, where a reception also was held. A rehearsal was held at Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg.
The bride is the daughter of Kimberly and Jay Shultz, of Cogan Station. She graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 2012 and received an associate's degree from HACC in 2017.
The groom is the son of Jane and Robert Wendt, of Harleysville. He graduated from Glennallen High School in 2009 and received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Messiah College in 2013.
Matron of honor was Brooke Hinkle, sister of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Michaela Detrick, sister of the bride; Stephanie Perry; Katie Weaver; Lauren Walters, cousin of the bride; and Amy Bantz.
Flower girls were Alexa and Mackenzie Hoover.
Best man was Peter Warren.
Groomsmen were Tanner Jones, Luke Weaver, Adam Parmer, Daniel Greeson, Allan Matthew, Ben Ruch, Tim Yoder, Gabriel Cappoferri and Micah Jacobus.
Following a trip to British Columbia and Colorado, the couple resides in Harrisburg.


Community Asset Inventory: In order to fully understand the issues surrounding alcohol misuse in our community, learn about the agencies and organizations that are involved in addressing this issues, and learn about the strategies currently used in the community, an environmental scan will be conducted that will serve to better guide our implementation strategies.
The Real Happy Hour: Every child needs time with a caring adult. Family meals increase a child's ability to thrive. The Real Happy Hour is about families spending time together – whether at the dinner table or other activities. Research shows that family connectedness and parent-child bonding has positive effects including a reduction of substance abuse among adolescents, increased academic performance and more. Some upcoming activities the Real Happy Hour will be involved in is conducting focus groups with families, developing resources and toolkits families can use to improve the quality of family mealtimes, and building partnerships to increase the number of organizations that encourage associates to use the Real Happy Hour concept (i.e. food pantries).
Weight of the Fox Valley:Weight of the Fox Valley is a three-county initiative with a shared vision of working together to achieve and maintain a healthy weight at every age. Using a collective impact model, WOTFV strives to support mutually reinforcing activities conducted by a variety of community-based organizations committed to obesity prevention.
Promote Breastfeeding in Hospital Setting: The 10 Steps to Baby Friendly Hospitals puts policies and procedures in place to support breastfeeding through the hospital setting. St. Elizabeth Hospital is working toward becoming a baby-friendly hospital.
School-based Behavioral Health Services: School-based behavioral health programs such as PATH (Providing Access to Healing) are designed to improve access to mental health services for children and youth who unable to obtain care elsewhere in the community. PATH is a United Way sponsored program in existence in the Appleton Area School District (Outagamie County).
Goal: To reduce suicide rates in Outagamie County.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training: QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer, a nationally recognized "best practice" method for suicide prevention and education. Throughout the next three years, working with our partners, we will continue to provide trainings, update resources and disseminate suicide prevention information to the communities we serve.
Test your Mood Online Survey: Each year during the National Depression Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, Ministry Health System in collaboration with the North East Wisconsin Mental Health Connection (N.E.W. MHC) will promote an anonymous online mood survey. In the next years we will continue to work with the NEWMHC to support the dissemination of this effort and to include updated local resources for follow up services on the survey.
Zero Suicide: The Zero Suicide Initiative is a commitment to suicide prevention in health and behavioral health care systems and includes a specific set of strategies and tools. The focus of activity over the next three years will be to connect with multiple organizations throughout the community and support them in integrating suicide prevention strategies into their organizational procedures.


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Bitcoinist caught up with Chris Horlacher, CEO of Equibit, a decentralized, peer-to-peer securities platform. It integrates multiple blockchains into a single application allowing issuers and investors to manage every aspect of their relationship in a decentralized, secure manner.
Bitcoinist: What's the major problem with OTC markets, depositories and transfer agents that you're trying to solve with blockchain technology?
Chris Horlacher (CH): The entire securities industry is built on top of a foundation of central securities depositories and transfer agents. Stock brokers, exchanges, investors, issuers, etc. are all beholden to these companies. It's rumored that one transfer agent in the USA has title ownership to over 90% of all the issued stock in the country! The counterparty risks are immense and for the most part, unknown to investors. There's tremendous centralization, creating security risks. Oh and fees, billions of dollars of annual fees that all get passed on to investors in the form of trade commissions and other account charges.
Bitcoinist: Why should these investors use blockchain? Why not simply an encrypted database instead?
CH: Encrypted databases are what's being used right now. So it suffers from centralization and counterparty problems and is a relatively high-cost solution to the problem of executing and settling trades.
It's a completely open blockchain and anyone will be able to mine it.
Bitcoinist: With regards to Equibit transaction speeds – how much faster are we talking compared to conventional OTC markets, depositories and transfer agents?
CH: Right now the industry is operating on T+3 settlements, meaning trades are settled 3 business days after the order is executed. In the private markets, this actually can take quite a bit longer. Certain transfer agents will be moving to T+2 settlements but even that can't compete with Equibits' real-time settlements.
Bitcoinist: Bitcoin uses Proof-of-Work mining. How is the Equibit blockchain secured? Is it a permissioned or permissionless network?
CH: Equibit will be secured with a Proof-of-Work system, just like Bitcoin, although it doesn't use the same hashing function. It's a completely open blockchain and anyone will be able to mine it.
Bitcoinist: How is Equibit's platform trustless? Is it immutable and how, and by whom, is the network protocol managed and updated, if needed?
CH: Equibit is built on the same code as Bitcoin. Bitcoin has had its trial by fire and shown its resilience for 7 years straight. Equibit enjoys all of the same features as Bitcoin and has a lot more making it the ideal equity platform.
Our view of this technology is that there will ultimately be many different blockchains, each specialized for different asset classes.
Bitcoinist: Why did you opt for a proprietary Equibit blockchain instead of using Bitcoin, the most popular and most secure blockchain today?
CH: We did not want Equibit to be beholden to the success and longevity of another blockchain. That, and Bitcoin was missing a number of key features that were required in order make a suitable peer-to-peer equity platform. Our view of this technology is that there will ultimately be many different blockchains, each specialized for different asset classes. Features needed for one type of asset may conflict with the requirements of another.
Bitcoinist: Blockchain is a bleeding edge technology that has caught attention of regulators and SEC. Does Equibit increase or lower regulatory compliance costs for investors?
CH: Being a public ledger, Equibit makes regulatory compliance much, much easier. Our trading passport feature lets network actors create communities of vetted investors, like a social network. If you have a big enough network of accredited investors put together, issuers will want to connect to you so their shares can circulate among the members of your group.
While this handles compliance matters differently than the current model, it still achieves the same goal; which is to keep private shares only in the hands of qualified investors. We've reviewed this system with the Ontario Securities Commission and they had no objections to it.
Bitcoinist: How do you comply with KYC and AML regulations? Are there jurisdictions where you prefer/avoid operating?
CH: The compliance system in Equibit is able to operate in any jurisdiction. It allows issuers to restrict the tradability of their shares to increasingly narrow groups (think Facebook post visibility like public, friends only, friends of friends, etc.). So it's possible for any company from any jurisdiction to comply depending on their local securities legislation over public and private shares.
KYC work is mandated by law and that doesn't go away just by making a blockchain.
Bitcoinist: Can you explain what Trading Passports are?
CH: Trading passports are cryptographic proof establishing that one public key is trusted by another. This, paired up with our share restriction feature, ensures that a private share can only circulate within groups of addresses the issuing company designates. The company could designate all those addresses themselves (in which case it will be doing all its own due diligence work), or it can designate one or more "Accreditors" who have already done the KYC work on hundreds or thousands of investors already and access those communities instantly.
Bitcoinist: Who pre-approves the designated pools of these accredited investors? Doesn't this still involve trust and due diligence?
CH: KYC work is mandated by law and that doesn't go away just by making a blockchain. What Equibit does, however, is eliminate the need for issuers to do this on a transactional basis. Accreditors take on the burden of this work and once they trust an investor, and an Issuer trusts the Accreditor, the linkage is made and those investors can now access that Issuer's shares. Now KYC work only needs to happen on a periodic basis, whenever the Accreditor feels it necessary to re-examine its investors to see if they're still in compliance.
I imagine the crypto-startup community taking advantage of [increasing adoption] rather quickly since it makes raising capital in bitcoin so easy.
Bitcoinist: If this technology is as revolutionary as people claim, where do you see the OTC market in 5 years?
CH: It will depend on where the adoption comes from. I imagine the crypto-startup community taking advantage of it rather quickly since it makes raising capital in bitcoin so easy. The developing world may also find is very useful for the same reasons. Institutions will take longer, but EDC has a unique product called a Supernode that makes integrating their systems with Equibit quite easy and in many cases much more secure than the products they currently use from depositories and transfer agents.
We've partnered with some fantastic firms from that side of the market already and have had meetings with some of the biggest banks on earth about how Equibit can make them more competitive. It's only a matter of time and whether that takes 5, 10 or 20 years is anyone's guess at the moment but we're very encouraged by the interest we've seen up to this point.
Chris began his career as an auditor at a Big 4 firm and before the age of 30 was the CFO of a start-up stock brokerage that now manages over $4 billion in assets. He went on to found his own management consulting firm and has been instrumental in numerous successful multi-million dollar start-ups and strategic initiatives for Canada's largest companies, SME's and non-profits.
Possessing Chartered Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant designations, Chris is also certified by the Canadian Securities Institute as a partner, director and chief financial officer.
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